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The S.S. Bosphorus

GEEENORE, Co. LOOTH.—On the 3rd April, about 4.30 P.M., the Coastguard observed two steamers approachingCarlingford Lough from seaward, but not by the proper channel. The keepers of the Haulbowline Lighthouse therefore hoisted a signal and warned them of their danger, and on this being observed both vessels turned and attempted to put to sea again : ono succeeded in getting clear, but the other went on to the rocks and remained fast. As the weather was threatening and a strong S.W. breeze blowing, it was decided to launch the Lifeboat Sir Arthur Blacl;wood. This was clone at C.45 P.M., and she anchored, at 7.15 P.M., as near the vessel as possible in case her services should be required. Soon after 11 P.M. she wasable to get alongside, and the Coxswain boarded the vessel, which proved to be the s.s. BospliorUK No. 48, of Constantinople, bound from Grecnock to that place. He .asked the master if ho rei| uired assistance, but he declined, at the same time asking that the boatshould .stand by him. Shortly after the steamer commenced to move on the rock, which strained her very much, and rinding that there was a great deal of water in the engine rmnn, the crew with one exception decided, 011 account of the dangerous position, to leave her. They were accordingly taken into the Lifeboat and landed at 1.30 A.M. After the men had left her the vessel rightedherself, and when the tide made came off the rock; the hand who had remained on board steered her into a safe place and let go the anchor. Next morning the remainder of the crew went aboard again, got up steam and although she was leaking badly were able to take her into safety..